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October 23, 2015
By Mathias Ringa
MORE TOURISTS EXPECTED IN KENYA FROM DECEMBER
AFTER DIANI EXPO
Tour operators from around the world are set to
bring more tourists into the country from December
following improved security. Tour operators and
travel agents from Europe, US, Asia and Africa, who
participated in the Magical Kenya Travel Expo at
Leisure Lodge in Diani, Kwale County, were impressed
by the significant improvement of security in the
country. UK tour operator Ainslie Buck said British
tourists were now interested in coming to Kenya for
holidays after their government lifted travel
advisories against coastal counties of Kilifi, Kwale
and Mombasa. She said the lifting of the advisory
had made it easier for tour operators and travel
agents to bring more British holidaymakers to Kenya
for both leisure and safari.
“We are glad the Kenyan government addressed
security concerns which were raised by the UK which
culminated in the lifting of travel advisories
against coastal resort towns,” she said. “In January
next year, we have plenty of British tourist
bookings who are coming to Diani, Malindi and Watamu
for leisure holidays,” she said. Ms Buck said her
tour firm was also seeking bookings for Mombasa. She
went on: “Other tourists are set to visit the Maasai
Mara Game Reserve and Amboseli National Park for
game drives.”
AMERICAN TOURISTS
US tour operator Alan Feldstein said he would do
bookings for American tourists from January next
year, for both safari and leisure. He noted that the
terrorist attacks in Kenya last year scared away
American tourists but the US market had regained
confidence. Mr Feldstein said his tour firm would
hold travel shows in California, Los Angeles, New
York, Arizona and Philadelphia in a bid to attract
more American tourists to Kenya. “I am planning to
do bookings for American tourists to come for safari
within the Mara conservancies as well as to enjoy
the warmth of friendly Maasai people,” he said. “My
tour company would also bring tourists to the Kenya
coast to soak up the sun on the stunningly beautiful
beaches like Diani,” he explained. A European tour
operator, Ulrike Schafer, said her tour firm was
getting more bookings for Kenya from Germany,
Austria, Switzerland and France. She explained that
from November to December, FTI Group tour firm would
register more bookings from Germany.
RETURN OF LUFTHANSA
Ms Schafer said the return of German airline
Lufthansa to Nairobi this month would be a huge
boost to tourism in Kenya. “We are delighted that
Lufthansa will this month resume flights from
Frankfurt to Nairobi. This will help our tour firm
bring more German tourists to Kenya,” she added. A
German tour operator, Isabelle Huhnergarth, said she
felt safe being in Kenya, adding that she would be
back for holiday in February next year. She said her
tour firm already had some German tourist bookings
for December who are coming for both safari and
leisure. “The Mara is the best destination for
safari in Africa due to its abundant wildlife as
well as quality lodges and tented camps,” she said.
“German tourists will also be coming to the Kenya
Coast for relaxation on the powder soft beaches and
the tropical weather,” she explained. Poland tour
operator and eventsorganiser Anna Tederko, who had
visited Kenya for the first time, said she was
captivated by the Kenyan landscape especially the
biodiversity in Samburu. She was also swept off her
feet by the alluring coastal beaches, adding that
she would book Polish tourists to come to Kenya.
IRANIAN TOURISTS
Iranian tour operator Mehdi Shaerpour said his
tour firm had planned to bring 560 Iranian tourists
to Mombasa and Diani in March next year. He
explained he would bring the Iranian tourists for
game drives in Kenyan national parks and for leisure
in Mombasa and Diani. MrShaerpour said the Iranian
holidaymakers would also do shopping in Mombasa as
well as visit historical sites such as Fort Jesus.
The Magical Kenya Travel Expo, which began on
Thursday, ended on Saturday with local hotels,
lodges and tented camps expecting more international
tourist arrivals from next month. The Kenya Tourism
Board held the expo in Diani for the first time as
part of efforts to revive the troubled sector in the
region. At least 176 tour operators, travel agents,
airline representatives and travel writers from
around the world attended the event.
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Camel Safari
Kenya
A camel safari is the ideal way to travel through
the wilds of Northern Kenya, escaping the
constraints of a vehicle (cars can't get here
anyway) and where the camel train is the only
traffic for miles around you.
Every day is unique and each safari is specially
designed to suit different interests or needs,
catering for luxury without compromising adventure.
On safari you walk through a spectacular variety of
country from high montane forest to broad sand
rivers or luggas and with the changes in habitat
there comes an attendant change in ecology and
wildlife.
Each day you will wake up to the sun rise, eat a
delicious breakfast prepared by the chefs, and begin
the journey accompanied by a Laikipia Masai tracker
and a few riding camels who carry your refreshments
and day-packs. The pack camels and mobile camp
usually follow behind, passing to set up the next
camp and allow you to spend time investigating
things of interest you see on the way. By the time
you arrive at the next camp a cool drink and gourmet
lunch is waiting for you!
Afternoons are generally spent relaxing, reading
or enjoying the scenery before going for an evening
walk and sundowners. In the evening hot showers are
offered before drinks by the fire and a three course
dinner under the stars, reminding you how simple
true luxury really can be. We recommend anything
from five to seven day camel safaris followed by a
few days at one of the fabulous lodges in the
Laikipia area at the end of your safari.
KENYA'S
HOTEL AND ADVENTURE TRAVEL
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would give unsolicited comments. (Photo:
Your hosts at HAT in Nairobi,
Kenya.)
"...trip
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who heads H.A.T. His arrangements were
impeccable, his recommendations for
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His tour/driver guide well informed and
his prices fair." Letter in the New York
Times one of the many complimentary
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Africa
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are also offered opportunities to meet
local Kenyans in African farms, village
markets and homes where they learn about
our ways of life and witness some cultural
traditions.
Some features included: Local ground and
air transportation. Safari buses and 4WD
vehicles with pop-up roof tops. Three
meals a day while on safari. Bed and
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Mombasa. All park entrance fees for you,
driver and vehicle. Visits to village
markets, schools, coffee and Tea farms.
The Flying doctor air ambulance evacuation
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Kenya's
Safari and Tour Operators Welcome North
Americans
Editor's
note: Some of the Safari and Tour
Operators we have met during their visit
to North America (above) have sent us
profiles and advertising for the new ATA
30th Anniversary Congress (Kenya ) edition
of Africa Travel Magazine, and more are
expected soon.
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